For The Kids: Shedoesthecity’s Great Pumpkin Parade Guide

Posted on October 30, 2017

As they slowly go into orbit thanks to candy overload, you’re gonna want to get those kids outside. May we suggest a pumpkin parade? This Toronto institution lets you get a little more mileage out of your jack-0-lanterns before they’re relegated to the green bin. Walk amongst hundreds of glowing gourds while you sip hot chocolate and let your kids run wild. Chances are, there’s a pumpkin parade near you:

Sorauren Park (289 Sorauren Ave): November 1st, 6-9 p.m. With close to 2000 pumpkins on display in recent years, expect a big spectacle. “From witches and cats, to politicians and world events, the artful jack-o-lanterns represent the spirit of Halloween and also the spirit of the times.”

Streetsville Pumpkin Parade (Queen Street South and Main Street, Mississauga): November 1st, 6-8:30 p.m. Let those beautiful pumpkins have one last moment in the spotlight – at the Streetsville Village Square!